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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
1
Roy Griffith Cameron businessman and alderman announces re election bid for Cameron Board of Aldermen in the February 6 primary. Senate news reports also note the passing of Senator William E Borah of Idaho who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and lapsed into unconsciousness.
A Sunday peace service at St. Michael's Church marked the Holy Name of Jesus feast. Rev. T F O'Sullivan led High Mass with Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus in attendance. prayers emphasized faith in God as the basis for peace and moral conduct, ending with a pledge and hymn. Coffee followed in the school auditorium.
The Cameron Herald awards a Sun Ray finished, twenty seven inch cup valued over fifty dollars to encourage basketball across Milam county. The Herald Cup will stay at the office, travel to Rockdale February 2 for a tournament, and be shown in Cameron during the rural tourney. Any class A, B, or Rural school can win it, with ownership earned after up to three wins.
Jim Stewart of Milan died Thursday morning at Cameron Hospital after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at Liberty with Green Funeral Home directing arrangements. Stewart leaves eleven children and other relatives.
Loy Loving of the Southwestern Drug Company in Waco visited Cameron on Tuesday for business.
Russians suffer severe cold as Finnish troops push them back in harsh weather. Stalin orders assaults while Russian units retreat under heavy snow. Western front notes mention a boxing bout between a French and a German private halted for reconciliation.
A sudden, blizzardy north wind hit Cameron at 4 am with temperatures plunging to new lows. By noon the thermometer stood at 18 degrees, and forecasts expected a slow warmup starting Friday with no rain in sight.
The season's new low was recorded Monday night at 22 degrees by official observer R. A. Tag for Cameron.
Odell Mitcham of Sharp reports a white crowned sparrow killed near Sharp in December and band No. 1383061 traced to Penn Yan New York where it was banded May 14 1938 by M J Lerch. The Bureau of Biological Survey confirms migratory testing and notes sparrows and robins migrate across regions, with origins tied to England and the British Isles.
Dr James Watson Cameron dentist becomes the first contributor to the Finnish Relief Fund as nationwide drive led by Former President Hoover seeks funds through American newspapers. The Cameron Herald sponsors the Cameron appeal with contributions sent to Dallas and guarantees all donations reach Finland.
Rosebud youth Louie Frederick Bruedigan was jailed in Cameron Saturday morning on theft charges after Friday night arrest by city officers. He allegedly took fourteen dollars from Dave Ethridge at the Hilltop Tavern, then tried to flee before Cotton Bryant held him until deputies arrived. Bruedigan’s bond was set at 750 dollars.
Cameron hosts its annual Roosevelt Ball to raise funds for the Warm Springs Foundation aiding infantile paralysis prevention and cure. The event will occur on the night of January 25.
Wm C Wallace, Cameron city attorney, announces candidacy for his first full term pending the February 6, 1940 primary. His appointment drew praise for legal talent and service, including a stand against paying ten percent on delinquent taxes where no suits are filed, saving taxpayers thousands.
Dan Tyson, city secretary treasurer, announces his candidacy for reelection. He cites his record of fiscal efficiency and public service and asks supporters to back his bid in the upcoming Democratic primary on February 2.
The Central Texas WOW Log Rollers Association will meet tonight in Lexington for a supper. From Cameron County comes Judge W. G. Gillis, president of the association. Members from Woodmen lodges in several central Texas counties are invited to attend.
Mrs. Luther Terry of Fort Worth is visiting relatives and friends in town and at Yarrellton.
Ed O Schiller a Cameron business man announces his candidacy for re election to the Cameron Board of Aldermen to continue fair impartial service. He cites steady expenditure control below income and strong cash balances as key to the citys finances and avoids borrowing. His supporters note the councils cooperation with the mayor has led to the city s greatest period of economical growth.
W H Stafford authorizes an announcement that he will seek re election to the office of assessor and collector of taxes for Cameron subject to the primary on February 6 1940. The notice highlights his efficient service and calls for support from the city’s residents and business community.
The Roosevelt Ball for Buckholts will be at the SPJST hall Monday night January 22. Funds support the Warm Springs Foundation for infantile paralysis and Milam county retains fifty percent for crippled children care. Allen Thomas' Blue Jackets provide the music.
Cameron Thursday morning registered 21 degrees, while Jan 17 1930 saw 7 below zero with snow and sleet. Local observer R A Tagg notes the current cold wave is the most severe recorded by nearby observers and shows no sign of easing.
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